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Selina Stein is a fibromyalgia patient in the UK who uses cannabis to treat the symptoms of her condition. Selina is now one of many patients being discriminated against in the UK due to their laws around cannabis and driving. Selina has a prescription for her cannabis use but the UK laws on driving have not been adjusted to accommodate for this. Currently the UK laws remain as a no tolerance limit meaning the limit is set to almost the lowest detectable amount and not to a limit which would reflect impairment. As Selina is a long time consumer of cannabis due to her condition the police had her car marked as being driven by a person under the influence of Cannabis. The cops pulled her in due to this and not due to any signs of dangerous driving. She has since been brought to court and lost her driving license however she intends to appeal the case to set a legal precedent for other medical cannabis patients in the UK and help reduce the discrimination they face. Selina needs to raise £5000 to bring her appeal to the high court and she is currently being helped by the Seed Our Future campaign. Go Fund me link https://gofund.me/2c6d56d7

Lisa Midleton, a terminally-ill hairdresser who avoided prison after being slapped with a suspended jail sentence - for growing her own cannabis plants to help with her sickness joins me for a discussion on the podcast about how cannabis prohibition has affected her life and how cannabis has helped with her condition.

In this episode of the podcast Member of European Parliament Luke "Ming" Flanagan joins me and we get to take a trip down memory lane while also discussing the current cannabis climate in Ireland and Europe. Recorded on November 5th

Green Tea is a full time carer for her husband who suffers with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her partner's condition has seriously deteriorated in the last few years due to his MS which has led to him being paralyzed on the left side of his body. On top of this he has extremely limited motor skills on his right side and no sense of touch in his right hand. Green Tea cares for her husband around the clock starting at 6am in the morning. She has done this for over 3 years now and without a day off. She is unable to take a day off as she is also a provider of her husband's medicine in that she grows cannabis for him. This means that Green Tea is unable to avail of support like home help as she is fearful the cannabis plants would be discovered leading to gardai interfering in their lives. Green Tea started growing cannabis not long after the pandemic started. She does this as they could not afford to keep buying substandard and overpriced cannabis on the black-market. Also because they could not afford the €500/month price tag on the legally available Sativex (Oral cannabis spray solution). Green Tea is just 1 example of many people out there right now illegally sourcing or growing cannabis to treat symptoms of serious life threatening conditions. The reason green tea is not using her real name or image is due to fear of being targeted by the authorities for doing the right thing and providing an effective remedy for her partner's life limiting condition. I hope more people find the courage to speak out and highlight the suffering caused by the prohibition of Cannabis. If you want to support the show and support the fight for Cannabis legalisation in Ireland then don't forget you can sign up to the Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/martinsworld ) or you can make a donation in the form of cryptocurrency ( bitcoin, ethereum, & enjin ) over on martinsworld.ie . The funds will be used to improve the show, support the cannabis legalisation campaign in Ireland and to open up a Cannabis activist hub in Cork city.

Had some audio issues with an earlier upload apologies for any inconveniences caused. In episode 35 of the podcast I got to sit and chat with the legendary Tommy Chong. We talked about his beginnings in Jazz, his love of body building, his movies, the time he was raided and locked up for selling bongs and of course his love for Mary Jane. If you want to support the show and support the fight for Cannabis legalisation in Ireland then don't forget you can sign up to the Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/martinsworld ) or you can make a donation in the form of cryptocurrency ( bitcoin, ethereum, & enjin ). The funds will be used to improve the show, support the cannabis legalisation campaign in Ireland and to open up a Cannabis activist hub in Cork city. #BringAliciaHome #CannabisReformIreland

In this episode of the podcast I get to chat with Charlene one of the organisers of the Major Smoke up protest in the Phoenix park on the 10th of July @2pm by the Wellington monument. Last years protest went down really well with no interference from the authorities with the people who showed up to protest (consume cannabis) . This year the protest will include a march that will bring the protesters past the Criminal courts for Justice, the Director for Public Prosecutions and the Garda Headquarters . Make sure to bring banners to express your views and opinions to the public. The media should be there taking photos and covering the protest so make sure you represent the community well . Also on the day will be a raffle to win some really good prizes including a Storz and Bickel Mighty vaporizer . Enjoy the chat in this episode and I hope to see ye there on the day of the protest. The Major Smoke up protest crew 0:55 Interview starts 1:25 Last years Major smoke up event 3:45 Gardai respected protesters and there were no arrests or stop and searches on the day in the park. 4:10 Will more people show up this year due to that respect? 5:40 The reason why Phoenix park makes such a good location for this protest 7:40 Will there be music & speakers this year at the protest? 9:50 Some really cool prizes to be won in a raffle 14:05 Comments by garda commissioner saying legalisation wont work 15:25 The pushers out marches 18:00 Gardai picking the easy jobs while ignoring crimes with actual victims 20:25 Gardai do not have the respect of many communities 22:20 Kids are not getting effective education about drugs because of prohibition 24:45 Cannabis use in the younger generation and the importance of education and regulation 28:35 The biggest danger to kids currently is prohibition, not drugs! 32:45 This is our citizen assembly calling for the ending of Cannabis prohibition ! 34:40 Its important people come out of the Cannabis closet 36:45 The cannabis community is made up of a really diverse crowd of people and the major smoke up displayed that well last year 38:20 Fancy dress this year? 40:00 What's the best way for someone to get in contact with the crew if the would like to get involved 41:00 The planned march on the day starting at around 2.45pm

Dr Russel Banta material chemistry expert who had a serious bike crash which left him with a broken back and with serious damage to his jaw and nerves. The damage done in the crash has left him suffering with chronic pain which he has found Cannabis helps greatly with. Russell asked his pain consultant to help him acquire cannabis legally but they refused stating "there is no evidence to support the use of Cannabis for the treatment of neuropathic pain.

Todays guest is a Cannabis activist and an amazing mother. One of her kids Murray is 8 years old and suffers with a rae type of Epilepsy knows as Doose Syndrome. Karen has long fought for access to Cannabis medcine for Murray and even had to become an international drug smuggler as part of the battle. As before she had the private prescription she was having to travel to Holland and illegally smuggle a legally purchased medicine home to help keep her child alive. Murray is now 2 years seizure free thanks to his cannabis medicine and is no longer needing aides such as a protective helmet or wheel chair. More recently Dean Gray , Murray's 13 year old brother hand delivered a letter to the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon asking for the cost of Murrays medicine to be covered by the NHS so the family no longer have to fundraise the £1300/month bill for Murray's medicine. Cannabis prohibition which has made research incredibly difficult over the last 70 years and is why so many patients now are without effective access. I hope after hearing this more people will stand up and call for an end to Cannabis prohibition which causes so much hardship in our society. Thanks again to Karen Gray for joining me and I hope everyone else enjoys the conversation and gets motivated by it. Cannabis prohibition has got to go!!

Jen Devlin is just one of many people in Ireland currently suffering without effective access to cannabis to help improve her quality of life. Jen suffers with severe and debilitating pain & stiffness associated with her Fibromyalgia and also Ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in your spine. It's a lifelong condition, usually starts in your lower back. It can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Jen has benefited from using cannabis illegally and since cannabis was medicines have been allowed in Ireland through ministerial license Jen has fought to get an exemption but her consultant will not put in an application for her as the hospital the consultant works in has a policy of not prescribing cannabis for patients suffering with pain. Jen informed her specialist that she has been using cannabis illegally and it benefited her but despite this they were still unwilling to apply. Then on the 16th of April Jen announced she with the Wexford cannabis club would hold a protest in Wexford on 420 to raise awareness of medical cannabis. Then on the 17th Jen received a knock on the door from 2 plain clothes detectives who “advised” her not to go ahead with the protest or they would fine and/or arrest her for doing so. This intimidation at her home by our gardai left Jen with no choice but to cancel the protest out of FEAR that was spread by our gardai. Gardai should not be terrorizing people in their homes nor should they be calling to the door of activists to advise them against protesting. I hope you enjoy the chat and if you would like to get involved with Jen and the Fibro warriors you can join the group through this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/WexfordFibroWarriors/

Albert Tió father to 2 sons 5& 6 and 1 daughter 17, graduated in Sociology and president of the Federation of Autoregulated Cannabis Associations of Catalonia (Fedcac) One of the leaders of the movement for the regulation of cannabis in Spain serving a five years in prison after a Cannabis raid on a grow belonging to the club Airam in Barcelona. Albert has taken his case to the European court of Human rights who have said they will not support him as they do not believe his rights are being violated. Albert is now held in an open prison where he can leave in the morning but has to return in the evenings. He spends about three hours a day in a car making the round trip between Lledoners and his house. In the podcast he tells me about Airam the cannabis association which he is now in prison for and so much more. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Timestamps 2:48 How did you get involved with the Cannabis association movement? 7:00 What was the green rose law and how did this allow the cannabis associations? 7:45 Self regulations put in place by the clubs 12:00 Are you serving a prison sentence now for the cannabis bust back in 2014? 13:20 Airam had 4000 members 15:20 Is it just you that was sent to prison or were other members sent too? 17:15 Why cannabis activists should never give up and to keep making noise. 20:15 The fact cannabis consumers from all around Europe head to Spain and Holland supports the need for cannabis access in other European countries. 22:50 How Cannabis prohibition has robbed the world of so much. 23:30 Cannabis being supplied by the black market to cannabis clubs in Spain 26:45 Why whole plant cannabis products are best & why keeping it illegal benefits big pharma. 27:45 How many members of Airam would be classed as a medical user? 28:45 Where have those members gone now that Airam is closed down? 30:50 Project “Green Light” 32:30 Is there any talk in the Spanish government about the success of the Cannabis clubs or the imprisonment of yourself and others? 36:00 I tell Albert about Gino Kenny's cannabis legalisation bill and Frank Feighan. 38:45 Last Prisoner Project coming to Europe and also plans for a Cannabis village/Theme park 39:45 https://www.juana.guru/ A magazine but also a tool for the movement 41:20 I tell Albert about the protests I have been engaged in here in Cork 43:40 I ask Albert if he would run in the elections. 45:00 “The people are afraid” 45:30 What are the campaigners doing to help you at the moment? 47:20 A negative response form Strasbourg on the Human Rights case 51:35 Albert tells me he hasnt consumed cannabis in 6 months and the reason for this. 56:00 I didn't choose to like Cannabis 59:00 What was the process of the Strasbourg case like? 1:01:05 I ask Albert if he thinks the authorities will try to shut down more associations? 1:05:45 I ask Albert if there is violence in the background between associations and the blackmarket ? 1:08:30 I tell Albert a bit about John Gilligan and his arrest in Spain. 1:09:30 How the media will only report on the negative stories coming from Cannabis associations. 1:10:45 I ask Albert is there somewhere people can go to learn more and support the campaign in Spain. 1:13:35 I ask Albert how if he told his 2 sons that are 5 and 6 that he is in Prison. 1:18:55 I share my experience with Albert of telling my daughter about me being in prison. 1:22:00 I ask Albert if his older daughter has tried Cannabis. 1:25:50 Final Goodbyes

Sorcha who was born to 2 Irish parents (more importantly 2 Cork northsiders) in Boston but who grew up on Cork cities Northside from the age of 8 joined me on the podcast for a chat. Sorcha is a health care provider who has worked with people at the of end stage of life, she has also worked as a bud tender in Boston where Cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational uses. Sorcha also is a person who's health has benefited from the illegal use of Cannabis. In the interview Sorcha tells me about how Cannabis has helped her and how she has witness hundred's if not thousands of others who have benefited from its use too while working in the industry. If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Timestamps 1:40 I ask Sorcha to tell me a bit about her background in relation to her education and profession. 4:50 I talk to Sorcha about her own medical use of Cannabis 9:25 I asked Sorcha if she ever talked to her health professional about her using cannabis as a medicine. 11:25 I ask Sorcha about the transition in Boston from medical only cannabis sale to medical and recreational sales. 16:40 From William Brook O Shaunessy to Vera Twomey 18:10 Did your Cannabis use cause problems from you between family? 20:00 I ask Sorcha what her preferred choice of consumption is. 21:40 I ask Sorcha about CBD products in Boston 24:20 Is their a flavour chaser market in Boston now or is it all about the THC? 27:40 I tell Sorcha about WAMM (Womens Aliance for Medical Marijuana) 28:50 I ask Sorcha about some of the laws in Boston around Cannabis 31:00 Sorcha tells me about what happens when a minor gets caught with Cannabis in Boston & also about DUI (Driving under the influence) 34:40 Medical and "recreational" cannabis whats the difference? 36:35 I ask Sorcha about her opinion on the age limit for "recreational" consumers 40:20 I ask Sorcha how long more does she think Ireland has to wait for Cannabis legalisation? 43:20 Sorcha asks me my opinion on how long Ireland has to wait for Cannabis legalisation. 44:40 We talk about the importance of people voting and running in elections for change. 46:55 We say our goodbyes

In this episode of the podcast I get to have a chat with JP from Little Collins CBD Dispensary about the business, about the cannabis and about the raids. https://littlecollinscbd.com/ Timestamps 0:55 How did you end up here running Little Collin, selling cannabis products? 6:55 Where did the name Little Collins come from? 8:05 Do you have any Regrets now ? 10:05 What made you choose to call it a dispensary and do you see that as being problematic? 12:15 How were ye recieved by the Locals in Galway when first setting up? 13:50 I tell JP about the SSDP in NUIG in Galway and JP shares his thoughts & some expieriences of his with high THC Cannabis back in Australia 17:55 If Cannabis was legalsied here would Little Collins start offering some high THC strains? 19:35 We chat about a cannabis Minister and some more bits around politics 23:35 What is the age range of Little Collins cutsomers and what Kinda people buy your products? 26:30 How many staff do Little Collins have? 27:55 Do you think there is a fear there from the Hemp industry to talk about Cannabis and the misuse of drugs act? 29:35 Is it time for the Hemp Federation to become the Cannabis Federation? 32:05 JP Asks me what I think will happen if legislation is changed to accomodate for low THC Cannabis (less than 0.3%) 34:55 I ask JP about the very first raid on his store and home back in 2019. 39:05 How did the gardai treat ye through out this? 41:00 The problem of empowering gardai through the misuse of drugs act who will abuse their powers. 42:25 Did any gardai ever apologise to you for having to criminalise you? 44:15 Do ye live in fear of gardai targeting ye again? 44:35 Did you ever feel like giving up? 45:10 Do you think they will give ye an order to shut down your business? 46:25 We chat about the support Little Collins has got online from the Cannabis Community after they were targeted again by gardai & also a bit about Gino Kenny's Bill. 49:55 We chat about the problem with getting good Irish grown Cannabis 51:25 I ask JP is he has visited the cannabis farms that grow his Cannabis and about the organic certification of the products 54:15 I ask JP about the names he puts on the Cannabis that he sells in Little Collins. 55:45 I ask JP about the testing of the products and if they ever got a result of concern. 59:10 Do you see an end in sight to the legal battle? 1:02:05 I ask JP about his opinion of Cannabis social clubs in Spain 1:05:25 Some closing questions from JP for me.

Darren White a native of New York spent the majority of the first 30 years of his working life in a variety of military, law enforcement and high-level public service roles including being named Cabinet Secretary in 1995 of the Department of Public Safety, making him the states Drug Czar. Drug czar is an informal name for the person who directs drug-control policies in various areas. He was also Two-term Bernalillo County sheriff & City of Albuquerque public safety director. And now, he is medical cannabis producer and CEO of PurLife. https://www.purlifenm.com/ Darren who was once a self proclaimed drug warrior and disbeliever in medical cannabis had his mind changed after trying medical cannabis one evening while watching UFC because of some back pains. His back pains come from his days as a paratrooper jumping from planes. This is when the things changed for Darren and set up what is now known as PurLife and has multiple dispensaries around New Mexico. I wonder how many gardai will have their own cannabis business when it becomes legal in Ireland? Only time will tell :) Timestamps 2:23 show start 3:00 How did you get into the life of law enforcement? 6:30 Darren tells me about how he became a republican 7:20 Darren tell me of his friendship with Gary Johnson 8:25 I ask Darren about his time in the role as Drug Czar in New Mexico 10:00 Darren tells me of his time as a "Drug Warrior" and about the split with Gary Johnson 15:15 Did you ever ask yourself while in authority when would the drug raids end? 17:30 Darren tells me of his first time using Cannabis as a Sheriff 20:00 Darren's message to anyone who questions medical use of cannabis 22:20 Darren tells me about his dispensary and the patients who get their cannabis there 24:25 Darren tells me about his grandfather who was a prize fighter and also an alcohol bootlegger during alcohol prohibition 27:30 Darren talks about how prohibition leads to "Turnstile justice" that is designed to fail 30:00 We talk about harm reduction and compassion when it comes to drug use. 32:00 Darren shares a story where he saved a persons life with an anti overdose drug Narcan 35:30 How much has the changing of drug laws effected the illegal drugs trade? 39:15 I ask Darren about his cannabis production. 43:40 What is your advice on products to patients trying cannabis medicines for the first time. 47:00 Darren tells me his dog even benefits from cannabis medicines but not stuff that will get him high of course 47:45 I tell Darren about my time studying Herbal Science and the stigma I faced and what motivated me to become an activist. 49:00 We talk about Reefer Madness and how the Myths still exist today. 52:00 I ask Darren what his message would be to someone in authority here when it comes to decriminalising Cannabis 54:35 Darren tells me about friends he had who he would of never known consumed cannabis only for they walked into his store 58:40 Darren tells me how he first learned of his sons Cannabis use in high school. 1:00:35 Darren tells me about going to reggae concerts when he was a cop 1:02:00 We talk about Cannabis and driving 1:04:45 Drug Recognition Experts 1:05:50 I ask Darren what education and training they look for in staff and provide them with also at PurLife? 1:12:40 Darren on being indoctrinated as a cop 1:16:30 I ask Darren how the coming legalisation of cannabis will effect his cannabis growing. I hope ye enjoyed the interview and thanks for listening .

This episode of the Martins World podcast is with Adrienne Lynch (instagram (enlightenedladytoker) and twitter (@AdriennevLynch)). Adrienne is a nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Certified in CBD/THC medicinal uses, Personal Training, Reiki practitioner, a herbalist in training, & a Cannabis and Human Rights Activist. She joins me to have a chat about her story with Cannabis and how it has benefited her. Adrienne shares with me her story to date, how despite ongoing mental health issues and related physical conditions, she was able to come off of debilitating prescription medications and to live a full, purposeful life, thanks to cannabis. Adrienne is also about to start out her own podcast too called "The Bitches of Eire" so keep an eye out for when that drops on her social media channels. If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Timestamps 1:12 Interview starts and Adrienne introduces herself to the show 4:00 How would you compare a life medicated on prescription pharmaceuticals vs medicated on medical cannabis? 6:05 How do you feel about articles that try to make a mothers look bad because they consumes cannabis? 8:00 Do you fear being targeted by authorities because of your cannabis use? 10:10 Insert video on late night debate drinking scandal 13:40 We chat about the Cork Cannabis Activist Network and how Frank Feighan has ignored the over 100 days of posts on Twitter. 17:30 We chat about smoking medical cannabis and harm reduction. Adrienne also shows off her little Chong Bong. 20:20 I ask Adrienne if she has applied for the compassionate use exemption for Cannabis. 21:00 I ask Adrienne how she sources her Cannabis? if its imported or grown locally? and what strains she would be offered? 23:57 I ask what would it mean to Adrienne if her plant distributor (dealer) was busted? 29:40 How would getting caught and criminalized for cannabis effect you? 33:30 How much Cannabis would you need to keep the symptoms of your condition at bay? 36:00 Adrienne tells me how women are being asked for sexual favors for Cannabis. 40:45 I ask Adrienne if she has been to Amsterdam and other places where cannabis is more freely available 43:30 Adrienne tell me how she has ambitions to work with psychedelics in therapeutic settings 45:20 Adrienne tells me how Ketamine helped rid her of her PTSD. 48:35 I share my DMT experience with Adrienne 53:25 I ask Adrienne how long she thinks until cannabis and psychedelics will be legal in Ireland. I hope you enjoyed the interview. Thanks for tuning in.

Delighted to have Ger Roe on the podcast to discuss how Ireland's drug policies effects the youths in Dublin that he works with as a Youth Worker. Gerard Roe is an award nominated youth worker, activist and father from Dublin. Gerard is a graduate Social Scientist of Maynooth University and has been involved in youth work for over a decade working in a number of youth projects across Dublin's most disadvantaged areas, including eight years in a groundbreaking national youth organisation. Gerard has led the development of two drug outreach services and ran a number of harm reduction campaigns in his career. Gerards specialties are in harm reduction and drug education and has a particular interest in the area of drug policy reform. Gerard is an advocate for legalization of cannabis and decriminalisation of drugs for personal use and went before the Dept of Justice, Defence and Equality to argue in favour of decriminalisation resulting in a report in favour of this approach. Gerard's work has also seen him play a role in the development of Ireland's current national drug strategy Reducing Harm-Supporting Recovery. Gerard featured in an RTE documentary which sparked a nationwide debate on how Ireland needs to change its approach to dealing with drugs. Gerard is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and keeping them safer from the harms of drugs and drug policy. If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Timestamps 3:04 Interview starts 4:00 What kind of kids do you work with in the youth service? 5:40 Do you see kids in your services who have been targeted by criminal gangs for drug dealing and drug running? 11:25 How the unwillingness to speak out hinders better policies in our society. 14:15 "The fear of speaking out" 17:45 What advice would you have for a person in overcoming the fear of speaking out 20:30 Youth workers and why they get into this line of work. 25:10 "I've lost friends , I've lost young people I work with because of this policy!" 26:20 The 2 biggest dangers to kids from disadvanteged areas are "The Justice System and Violent Criminal Gangs" 31:40 How do the young people you work with view the gardai? 34:25 Gardai Discretion in Ireland 36:05 "The Greatest Moral Injustice" 40:00 How evident is gangland crime and the effects this is having on kids in Dublin 45:15 What kinds drugs are kids encountering today 48:00 Do gardai ever ask why a young person is using drugs or are they just concerned in catching them? 49:20 The most vulnerable of drug users, kids who suffered severe trauma. "Hugs not Handcuffs" 52:20 Addressing the biggest dangers to drug users. QUALITY and STRENGHT through Drug Testing in Ireland and how Ger and grass roots activists in SSDP helped to achieve this. 57:55 "The Tide is not just changing its coming in" (in relation to drug testing) 1:01:40 "We can overcome the problem of drug gangs not by taking on the gangs but by taking on the justice system that has created them!" 1:02:00 Wrapping it up. 1:02:50 Acknowledging the hard work of the activists who have got us this far. The Pebble Pushers!

In this episode of the podcast I get to speak with Steve Harrison and Trev Coleman of the seed our future campaign. "The Seed our future Campaign is a national movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to bring about mass awareness to the unsubstantiated and unfounded laws and regulations surrounding the Cannabis plant and how this affects us all Just one act of autonomy and compassion can create a catalyst for change. We must remember that it is us who have the power, not the powers that be. Together, we can stand tall, speak with truth and sow the seed of hope." Seed our future produced a great report called 'No Evidence no Crime' and it was written by Guy Coxall, Trev Coleman and Steve Harrison with contributions from Alun Buffy, Phil Monk, Mandy Tusz, Victoria Lenormand and Dr Orfhlaith Campbell. ( https://www.seedourfuture.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/Cannabis-and-the-Law-No-Evidence-No-Crime-MASTER-v1.3.pdf ) Trev was one of the authors to the seed our future report that is challenging the legitimacy of the UK laws around cannabis and only a few weeks ago the police stole his cannabis plants after he had called them because of 4 men breaking into his house. He is now suing the police involved and has requested the following from the which to date have not been provided by the police or UK courts. 1. FOUNDATION EVIDENCE for the claim that all genus of cannabis meets the currently accepted criteria for a schedule 1 substance in its raw form. 2. FOUNDATION EVIDENCE for claim that cannabis is a 'controlled' substance in the UK and who is making that claim of control. 3. FOUNDATION EVIDENCE for misuse. It will be very interesting to see how this plays out and I really hope these campaigners can achieve what they are setting out to do as it will be huge if they do. If you want to learn more or get involved head over to https://www.seedourfuture.co.uk/ Steve also works with https://www.flora-fusion.com/ who sell some really amazing looking CBD products in Scotland if you want to check them out. If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Timestamps 1.41 Interview starts 3:00 Trev tells me he is an author of the "Seed our Future" report and how he went about creating the document 5:45 I ask Trev about the recent raid in his house where his cannabis plants were taken by the police. 10:15 The 3 question defense of "Seed our future" 15:50 Cannabis related deaths? 18:10 John Ehrlichman admitted they were going to lie about the harms of drugs in the war on drugs 24:10 The First law in the UK for Cannabis required farmers to grow it put in place by Henry VIII 28:00 The Seed our Future Silver Bullet 31:10 Henry Ford and the Model T 32:30 Alcohol Prohibition and how it hindered the bio-fuel industry 36:40 What advice would you give a person who is representing themselves in court and they want to challenge the charge? 41:30 Explaining the 3 questions top be asked in the Seed our Future campaign. 45:50 I ask Trev about the charges he is pressing against the police 50:30 I ask are seed our future campaigners going to engage in some civil disobedience protests. 56:40 How Prohibition increases the harms of drugs 1:03:05 The never ending war on drugs 1:05:30 If your arrested for cannabis challenge the charge, don't take the deal 1:10:30 The worse part of being caught with cannabis 1:12:10 Trev thanks the cannabis community for their support since he was raided. 1:17:00 Final Farewells and also the beginnings of the plan for a trip to Liverpool to the Chillin Rooms.

In this episode of the podcast I get to catch up with Tony (Philip Anthony Bevington) who was recently in court for growing his own cannabis to produce an oil to help with his stage 4 kidney disease. He tell me how he condition is improving since starting cannabis medicines and it continues to improve with continued access now through a private prescription. Tony received a 2 year suspended sentence for his crime of trying to improve the quality of his life with cannabis medicines. He is now going to campaign for cannabis legalisation and for his right to grow this plant and produce his own oil without having to pay so much for it. I hope you enjoy the interview and thanks again to Tony for taking the time to speak with me and for continuing to fight for cannabis legalisation. If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Timestamps 1:49 interview starts 2:20 Hows health and hows life now? 5:05 We start chatting about the court cases and Tong getting caught with cannabis plants. 7:00 If you were arrested would the prison of had to of honored your cannabis prescription now? 7:55 Tony tells me what he misses about cannabis growing 10:40 "There is 1.4million ill people" in the UK still breaking the Law to access cannabis 13:50 I ask Tony about the policeman who was harassing him 15:00 I ask Tony about his commitment to campaigning for cannabis legalisation and any future plans he has. 18:30 We chat briefly about cannabis cooperatives 20:20 A "Chillin rooms" Cannabis cafe in Cornwall!! 24:50 I ask Gary if he agrees with the decriminalisation of all drug users 30:30 Tony tells me a bit about some LSD experiences he had also about the beetle nut (areca nuts) found in india. 34:20 Birthing a calf while high on LSD 40:20 What are your plans for the future and cannabis campaigning? 42:10 Final messages from Tony 45:00 I ask for a look at Tony's cannabis medicine that he gets on private prescription.

In this episode of the podcast I get to chat with Gary Youds of Liverpool's "Chillin Rooms" which is the oldest Cannabis club in Liverpool. Gary started his journey back in 2002 after a conference that inspired him to set up the Chillin Rooms cannabis cafe. He tells me of the people who inspired this journey such as Colin Davies of "The Dutch Experience" which was another cannabis cafe set up in Manchester at the time and also the late Nol Van Schaik (RIP) of Willy Wortels cannabis cafe in Holland who helped teach gary a couple of things about running a cannabis cafe. Gary is soon to open his cannabis cafe in Liverpool again once the current restrictions have been lowered and people can gather in groups again to socialise. He is also to launch an App on April 20th which will help anyone else who wants to set up their own cannabis cafe. I hope you enjoy the interview and thanks for tuning in , Much Love xx. 1:30 Interview starts 2:15 What year did you set up the Chillin Rooms and why? 3:45 The Dutch Experience Manchester and Coffee shop training in Holland with Nol Van Schaik. 5:00 What was the chilling room like when it first opened? Was it bring your own bud? 6:10 Did you own the property that you were operating from? 9:05 We chat about a recent raid in Liverpool on a large cannabis grow house and what could the chillin rooms do to improve this? 12:05 Do you think ye will see more people get suspended sentences for cannabis growing? 13:05 How much Cannabis was taken in the raid? 14:15 How has the lock-down affected the supply of cannabis? 15:45 Gary tells me about the Chillin Rooms app that can help with setting up your own cannabis club 18:00 How long were you open for in 2017? 20:05 How many times have you been arrested and were they all to do with Cannabis? 20:45 I ask Gary about the tracking device he had to wear after leaving prison. 22:20 How does a cannabis grower who is growing cannabis illegal show their experience when cannabis is legal? 23:45 When can we expect to see the App for chillin rooms? 27:20 How has your criminalisation affected your kids and other family members? 37:35 Where is the cannabis legalisation movement at in the UK? Any Policy to look forward to legalising Cannabis in the UK? 39:05 How does the agreement with the authorities work for the chillin room? 40:40 Final shout outs from Gary

In this episode of the podcast I get to catch up with John O Regan who was on the show before when he was going to hunger strike if sent to jail for growing Cannabis. Well he is going back to court this February and April for charges of possession of cannabis, cultivation of cannabis, dealing of cannabis and also possession of psilocybin mushrooms. We talk about these upcoming cases and the raids that led to the charges we also talk a bit about the Cannabis Activist Alliance that has been meeting every week now online for the last few weeks that aims to unify the Cannabis legalisation movement in Ireland. Time Stamps 1:20 Interview begins, welcoming John back for the second time 2:30 The last case in Ennis and the outcome of it 4:10 New charges for cannabis possession , cultivation, dealing and also possession of psilocybin mushrooms. 7:15 When did the gardai last pay you a visit and do you have more charges pending? 9:15 Legal representation? 10:30 Is there no Frank Buttimer of Ennis? 12:10 How do you feel about the upcoming court dates in February and April? 15:30 Are you aware of the Seed our Future campaign? 19:30 John shares a story of when he was slammed on his head for "resisting arrest"! 26:45 What is the masters course that you are doing in University ? 27:20 The heartbreaking side of the medicinal cannabis campaign 29:20 The medical cannabis patient from the Joe Duffy show who was raided. 30:05 We chat about 1 of the cannabis raids at johns and how that made him feel. 33:00 The birth of the Cannabis Activist Alliance 37:45 Can your case be put off until Gino Kenny's bill is voted on? 42:10 Do Judges even have a human side and the section 28 of the misuse of drugs act 1977? 47:30 How optimistic are you about Gino Kenny's Cannabis Regulation bill? 51:20 Civil disobedience for Cannabis decriminalisation! 59:10 Winning through civil disobedience and what it could look like. 1:03:15 Level 5 lock-down and court services and a possible golden opportunity 1:09:20 What is needed to get Gino Kenny's Bill across the line? 1:10:40 My new years commitment 1:15:00 Whats John smoking? 1:18:30 The American Herbal products association and ensuring product consistency. 1:22:10 John's research project on Cannabis. 1:25:15 Is the CBD market not flooded with products? 1:30:00 Why is it so hard for me to accept that my possession of cannabis is a crime? I hope you enjoyed the interview If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

In this episode of the podcast I get to chat with Stephen Garland from the Irish Canna Clinic who recently organised a series of talks entitled "Medical Cannabis Demystified". in collaboration with the UCD Students Union and SSDP "Students for Sensible Drug policy" Stephen also suffers with PPMS (Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis) which is a 'No Treatment, No Cure' form of MS. He received his diagnosis in 2016 and after learning of another man with MS who was going to Russia for a stem cell transplant and a treatment called HSCT. He started a fund raiser and in 2017 he received his transplant. Stephen was a person who consumed cannabis before his diagnosis and he didn't realise the benefits it would bring him until he started suffering from his condition. He is starting the talks again on the 3rd of February and they will continue every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm with different guests from the Cannabis world. The first talk on the 3rd will feature Graham De Barra and myself. I hope you enjoy the interview and don't forget to support the show by giving it a share so others can view it. Much love, stay blazed and keep her lit. Timestamps 2:05 Intro 5:50 The Sir Henrys club generation 7:20 Trip to Tipp 1990 Feile and Stephens first time getting caught with hash. 15:20 Stephens time in Maastricht, The Netherlands 19:20 Stephens PPMS Story, HSCT in Russia and how Cannabis helped. 26:15 How does Cannabis Work for you and how do you consume it? 35:50 Whats it feel like to be without your medicine here in Ireland? (MCAP- Medicinal Cannabis Access Program) 38:00 Why is a hospital allowed have a policy against medicinal cannabis? 45:20 How much cannabis do you require to help with your PPMS? 47:05 How much does your medicine cost you ? 48:10 Is there any particular strain you find more helpful for your condition? 50:30 What are your experiences of the cannabis clubs in Spain? 54:20 If you were to pick between Spain and Holland which would you choose? 1:01:30 Relaunching the demystifying Cannabis Talks February 3rd. 1:14:40 Doctors don't like patients knowing more about a medicine than them. 1:17:06 Where can people find the next series of talks? 1:22:15 Everyone plays an important role in seeing Cannabis decriminalised. 1:24:00 Cannabis is still illegal in Spain and raids still happen. 1:28:00 What do you think will be in Gino Kennys Bill for Cannabis legalisation and do you think it has much hope? 1:30:00 Cannabis home growing excluded? 1:38:45 Final Farewell.

In This episode of the podcast I get to chat with Natalie O Regan who is a Masters of Law student at UCC in Cork and has done research on the "Role of stigma in cannabis use: and the need for decriminalisation in Ireland". She has an interest in drug policy reform and supports the decriminalisation of the drug user and to see drug addiction as a health issue and not a criminal issue.

In this episode of Martins World i get to interview Conor Macleod of Cannaman TV. Cannaman comics on Webtoons here: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/cannaman/list?title_no=277606 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TubeasaurToons Twitter: @Cannaman_tv YouTube: @Cannamantv Buy other completed work including Cannaman comics and #Coronaisajoke book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMr+Conor+Macleod&s=relevancerank&text=Mr+Conor+Macleod&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Buy 'A Case for Cannabis' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Cannabis-Mr-Conor-Macleod/dp/1692340980/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1574417269&sr=8-1 1:20 Interview opening 2:20 What got you started with Canna Man comics and cannaman TV? 5:15 Conor tells me about his book “A case for cannabis” 10:10 The power of belief 12:25 Self doubt 13:30 Have you ever been caught with cannabis? 14:45 The war of Art, self doubt and the muse. 18:45 When did you start the canna man comics? 22:15 Have you faced much stigma for the work you have done? 24:40 The reason why there is no enough evidence for cannabis use. 29:40 Cannabis and the artistic pursuit. 32:00 CBG The next big thing in Cannabis ? 34:15 Have you ever grown cannabis ? 41:15 What are your experiences with psilocybin? 46:15 Therapeutic MDMA experience 49:00 “Dead Dogma” 54:00 What the Cannabis activist community like in Scotland? 56:00 What are the 420 events like in Scotland? 58:55 What do we have to look forward to from Canna Man? 1:01:10 When did you first hear of DMT and what was your first experience like? 1:07:45 Would you like to try Ayahuasca? 1:10:30 Why is there no prohibition of plants with known deadly toxins but there is for psilocybin mushrooms and cannabis ? 1:14:15 Where can people find you online?

Today's 420 News Gardai storm "Cannabis Den" in Dublin Police in the UK find cannabis grow house because of snow melting from the roof. Amsterdam Mayor wants to ban tourists from the Cannabis coffeeshops. Cannabis stocks in the US rise in value following the results of the Senate election in Georgia If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e That's all for today , I hope you enjoy and come back for more 420 News from Martins World. Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday over on Facebook @4.20pm (GMT)

In this episode of Martins World i get to chat with Dana Albert Larsen who is a Canadian author, politician and cannabis rights activist. Larsen was the editor of Cannabis Culture magazine from its creation in 1994 until 2005. He was a founding member of the marijuana party of Canada, the BC Marijuana party and also the Vancouver seed bank a business which sells many seed varieties from their storefront and also across Canada by mail-order, including those for banned and controversial psychoactive plants such as cannabis, poppies, peyote and coca. I first heard of Dana back in 2016 when he started an overgrow the government campaign. This was a campaign of giving cannabis seeds to people who would grow them in an act of Civil Disobedience and over the course of 3 years saw him give away over 10Million cannabis seeds. Dana runs a cannabis dispensary and also an online/mail order medicinal mushroom dispensary looking after 2000 members. The mushroom dispensary provides micro doses of psilocybin mushrooms to its members in a capsule form. I hope you enjoy the interview and don't forget if you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

In Todays 420 News €130000 worth of cannabis plants seized in Waterford. €75000 worth of cannabis seized in Cork and 2 men in their 20's were arrested. Grandparents forced to pay off the drug debt of their grandson in the UK. Also in the UK Brexit sees many children with severe life threatening epilepsy lose access to their medicinal cannabis supply. Then to the US where the democrats are on route to secure 2 seats in the senate which is a great boost to the MORE Act passing. Then down to the Trinidad and Tobago where a bill to legalise cannabis will be put through parliament this year. If it passes this will legalise the cannabis market on the island where it is currently decriminalized for over a year now. If you would like to support the show and the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e That's all for today , I hope you enjoy and come back for more 420 News from Martins World. Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday over on Facebook @4.20pm (GMT)

In this interview I get to have a chat with Allison Littlefair who shares her story with me to help raise awareness of the medicinal benefits of cannabis for people with chronic pain. Having competed in gymnastics from a young age she started to expierience pain in her body at the age of 15 began a long journey of treating pain unsuccessfully with tablets for many years. It was about 5 years ago when she first expierienced the benefits of cannabis and hasn't looked back since. She was so blown away by the benefits cannabis brought to her and the many kids in the UK she has now writen a book called "Walter and the magic seed". (buy a copy here https://www.walterandthemagicseed.com/why-walter ). about the book : "Walter is a Wizard on a mission....to spread education and awareness about the cannabis plant and to help his friend Titch, who is suffering from seizures. Younger and older readers alike will enjoy and learn from Walter and his friend Terrance the Troll as they explore the benefits of cannabis and CBD in the hope of giving Titch the quality of life she deserves. Many children across the globe are having to face life threatening daily battles trying to access the right medication to cope with multiple seizures every day. For so many kids - cannabis is the only medicine that can reduce seizures and in a lot of cases stop the seizures from occurring altogether, without all of the nasty side effects caused by pharmaceutical drugs. Cannabis medications are supposedly legal now here in the Uk, however nobody can or will prescribe it, leaving parents having to break the law and often spend thousands of pounds to gain access from countries where it is legal. Cannabis has been such a taboo topic for many years, despite showing us many of it's healing properties, including significant possibilities in shrinking cancerous tumours as well as anti-inflammatory properties which can help with many different chronic pain conditions. Cannabis can also play a huge part in helping to save our environment if we changed the use of plastics and building materials to cannabis based products, such as hemp based plastic, which breaks down in a fraction of the time of normal plastic. We believe the main way to remove these stigmas associated with the cannabis plant is by educating the next generation on the healing benefits as well as the environmental benefits this plant has to offer and finally speak the truth about cannabis. This is in the hope of helping other families in similar situations access the help they need." If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e ​

In this episode of Martins World I get to chat with Martin O Brien about his journey from Cork to America where he set up the oldest running cannabis dispensary called Patients Care Collective https://berkeleypatientscare.com/ In 2016 he then set out and bought an 82 acre parcel of land and set up Foxworthy farms in the Sonoma county. I really enjoyed this chat and I hope to visit foxworthy farms in person someday and do this interview again in person. Until then I guess the online space will have to do. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

High on Home Grown is the Home Growers Podcast from Percys Grow Room. Streamed live every Sunday night on our Youtube channel, a panel of cannabis growers discuss recent cannabis news, Q & A, interviews, and much more. Whether you are new to growing cannabis, or an experienced cultivator, High on Home Grown is full of facts, great information, and stoner entertainment. I got nice and high during this podcast and we had an enjoyable conversation about all things cannabis and also a small bit about living in a simulation

In this episode of Martins World I get to have a chat with Leanne Nolan a Yoga practitioner living in Oregon but originally from Galway Ireland. I really enjoyed the chat we talked about her journey from Ireland, her first cannabis edible experience, and what its like living in a state with legal cannabis access.

Todays 420 news A very big happy Birthday to Ava Barry who was 11 yesterday and a big shout out to her warrior mother Vera. If you haven't already find her on facebook, twitter and Instagram and use the #talktovera when posting on twitter. I cover the recommendations made by the WHO regarding changes to cannabis scheduling in the 1961 and 1971 UN drug treaties. The recommendations are to be voted on in Vienna on 2-4 December 2020. Then in Ireland a Nigerian man (50) caught with €20000 of cannabis said it was for soup and gets 2 year prison sentence. Then another 23 year old boy gets a 5 year sentence for €20000 worth of cannabis. €4000 worth of plants found in an incredibly wasteful operation in Co. Kerry If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e That's all for today , I hope you enjoy and come back for more 420 News from Martins World. Live Monday, Wednesday and Friday over on Facebook @420 Irish time.

I really enjoyed the conversation i had with Pepe Rivera and he really enlightened me on how the prohibition that is in place for cannabis violates our human rights. ( https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/ ) Pepe Rivera is on of many activists who maintain Plantón420 in front of the Senate, in downtown Mexico City, with more than 350 plants up to 2.5 meters high. With this plantation, considered the first that is not clandestine in Mexico, they pressure the Senate for a law with four characteristics: personal or associated free cultivation, simple free possession, dignified treatment and public spaces for safe, responsible and regulated consumption. “We decided to start this movement of planting and planting ourselves as citizens, as cannabis users and as responsible citizens against a law that clearly does not do justice, that clearly criminalizes, that is clearly useless,” - Pepe Rivera. Thanks for listening and dont forget if you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Stay blazed out there, much love xx

In this interview i get to chat with Reverend Danny Nemu about Cannabis and other drugs in the Bible. We also have a good chat about the Santo Daime religion where practitioners consume the entheogenic sacrament ayahuasca. I really enjoyed the chat and hope you do too. Below is some more information about Danny Nemu. Twitter Website Here's some links - stared mention Drugs in the Bible Books: * Neuro-Apocalypse Science Revealed Academic Article: Getting high with the most high: Entheogens in the Old Testament in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies Talks: * “Getting High with the Most High: Drugs in the Bible” at Breaking Convention 2017 Prejudice and Neo-colonialism in the Academic study of Ayahuascaat Breaking Convention 2019 Hypnosis and the Occult (note - this includes a hypnotic induction where and spirit animals - sit comfortable somewhere you won't be disturbed and take a deep breath) Podcasts: * Danny Nemu on Ayahuasca and Other Spiritual Drugs (Ancient & Modern) on Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio * Psychedelics in Culture on Rune Soup * Drugs in the Bible and the Shamanic Origins of Christianity on Adventures through the Mind * Savantism and Hotboxing the Tabernacle on Change Truth Talking Plant Spirits, Scientism and Colonialism on Rune Soup Danny Nemu and the Neuro-Apocalypse on Psychedelic Salon Articles * We three kings of Orient are… drug runners. And not kings on Psychedelic Press UK * Give us this day our daily dose: Ergot, LSD and the Israelites on Psychedelic Press UK * How the High Priests got High (about Tel Arad, epilepsy and prophesy) on Medium Psychedelic Synergies in the Bible: How Ancient Shamans and Priests Combined Plants to Get High And then came the virus

Todays 420 News Illegal cannabis grower causes house fire with a faulty wired solar pannel. £500000 worth of cannabis found in unused warehouse in Nottinghamshire, UK. A woman is banned from driving after because she smoked 1 joint 9 hours before she drove 3 people in Carlow and Killkenny since Monday have tested positive for cannabis while driving. Gardai seize €44000 of cannabis in Longford. Polish man gets 5 years for €19000 drug stash, Cork. €16.35 Million so far seized this year by gardai and revenue from drug gangs. Some crime statistics from Cork city. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e As always thanks for tuning in ,much love xx.

Todays 420 News Justice department open up consultations from the strategy of the department of justice. http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Open_Consultation_on_Department_of_Justice_Strategy Mayor of New Jersey welcomes legalisation of Cannabis. David Attenborough caught up in fake claims of CBD oil company. Green Active support young cannabis patient in Scotland after NHS refuse to fund his cannabis medicines by pledging to donate all profits from sales on their website that use the code word FORMURRAY at check out. Cannabis, Cocaine and cash found in Cork. Drug dog Rex makes 3 busts in 8 days recently finding cannabis at a the home of a cannabis grower. 17 Year old caught with 1.15KG of cannabis 70 Year old musician caught with €9000 worth of Cannabis. That's all for today... back again on Wednesday with more 420News for you. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

420 News Gino Kenny gets a bunk response from Stephen Donnelly Irish health minister when asked about the medicinal cannabis access program Cops getting tip off from Karen's and their teenage kids leading to an increase in seizures of cannabis Cuan Mhuire release an incredibly bias and misleading attack on cannabis in a recent article claiming cannabis is as dangerous as cocaine, heroin and benzo's . The attack was lead by lead addiction specialist Michael Gueirn. Revenue seize €168,000 worth of cannabis herb destined for Co. Meath address. Curragh man's property allegedly used for €800,000 cannabis growing operation Big cannabis and cocaine drugs haul in Laois leads gardai to Mayo seizure Six handguns and drugs worth an estimated €300,000 during an operation in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Judge says of Cork cannabis plant grower 'he wouldn't be a gardener' Gardaí discover 'sophisticated cannabis grow house' in West Cork €30,000 worth of cannabis found in crisp packets after intelligence-led raid in North Dublin If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

In this episode of 420 News I cover the amazing results coming from the US on legalisation of cannabis in certain states and about Oregon decriminalising all drugs . I then cover the story of Billy Caldwell who received his medical cannabis recently.I also mention the other kids still waiting to receive proper access to medicinal cannabis like Billy and that part triggered a bit of an emotional response from me. I cover the story of a slave in court in Belfast on Cannabis charges Then I cover all the recent raids by gardai in Ireland including raids for €1Million of cannabis and another for €6000 worth of cannabis plants. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e I hope you enjoy and thanks for tuning in.

420 News Today's show is dedicated to my cousin Ozzie (Daniel Kavanagh ) who died from suicide over 10 years ago. I use the opening of the show to raise awareness about mental health and suicide its important to talk and there are many helplines out there with people who will talk to you. Samaritans 116123 Console 1800247247 Aware 1890303302 Pieta House 01 6010000 Teen Line 1800333634 Childline 1800666666 On the show I cover a study looking at chronic stress, depression and the cannabinoid system. 5 States in the US get to vote on Cannabis legalisation The DEA are looking to hire someone to burn 4 tonnes of cannabis a day. In Australia 13353 cannabis plants seized and 14 Vietnamese arrested. In Britain a diversion program will see those in treatment for heroin, cocaine or cannabis avoid prosecution. John Gilligans arrest comes about because of an attempted hit on a rival gang members daughter. A man stabbed 16 times over a drug debt or possibly for being a gardai informant 2 charged in the seizure of €7Million worth of Cannabis. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/.../597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83... I hope you enjoy the show

In Scotland a man is caught with 1.6Kg of cannabis that was a gift from a friend. In Washinton DC , DC Holistic Wellness have signed a 5year contract with "United food and commercial workers union" for cannabis industry employees, an industry first in the nation's capital. In Canada the Ontario Provincial police release statistics on illegal cannabis seized since July of this year. In Spain John Gilligan gets arrested and a gun is found on his property that matches the gun used to kill journalist Veronica Geurin In Cork city a car is stopped as part of operation fannacht and €450 of cannabis is found with a grinder. Also in Cork a house raid finds €7100 of cannabis, €400 of cocaine, and €1400 in cash. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

420 News Wednesday 21-10-20 A recently published study looking at Cannabis and reducing the risks of arteriosclerosis Another study looking at CBD and the potential to help the current pandemic Then to Billy Caldwell who received his first cannabis medicines from the NHS today. Man originally from the Caribbean given a 3 year suspended sentence for growing 140 cannabis plants. In Ireland then we have €800000 of cannabis and €80000 in cash seized in Dublin A boy in his late teens caught with €20000 of Cannabis in Eyre Square, Galway. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Thanks for your support.

Philip Antony Bevington, who goes by Tony, began growing Cannabis plants for medical reasons, when he was diagnosed with stage three kidney failure two years ago, an incurable and terminal condition. Having tried legally available cannabis oil and found them not to work, Tony decided to grow his own plants and extract the CBD and THC compounds from the oils himself. The 80-year-old believes that these could prolong his life by ten years. But, following a visit in January by Devon and Cornwall Police, Tony's plants have all been confiscated. We chat about the raid and his up coming court case in this interview. His case will be up on the 16th of November and you can find Tony over on facebook if you would like to reach out and show support. https://www.facebook.com/pbevington If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e

420News Brought to you by Martins World. If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations then follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e In today's 420 News A raid on the funky skunk store in Dublin A violent drug dealer heading a major dog stealing ring and using people addicted to drugs to carry out the crime. Cannabis and crack cocaine seized in Dublin Cash , cannabis, bulletproof vest and BMW 5 Series seized by gardai. Greenlight medical have 25%of company bought by Synbiotic a German company. Comments by Tommy Corbyn on the posts of uk police twitter regarding petty cannabis raids. Then to finish with some comments by the Limerick Chief superintendent Gerard Roche regards cannabis edibles and kids. Enjoy

420 News Friday 9-10-20 New Zealand health experts support legalisation of cannabis Thailand's health minister plants some cannabis plants Cops in UK make 2 arrests in relation to the 17 girls hospitalised for cannabis edibles. In the North of Ireland a man was in court in connection to the £1Milion of cannabis found on the motorway. In the republic the recent €1.5Million drug seizure was linked to a Lithuanian crime gang that also are involved in human trafficking. Then to finish we look at a recent trailer to an documentary that looks at cannabis in Ireland called "Fresh Chats" If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Thanks for all your support.

420 News 7th October 2020 13 teenage girls hospitalised at a London catholic girls school after eating sweets believed to contain THC A recent study published that shows how cannabis can help alleviate the symptoms of chronic bowel disease. Gardai in Meath make a €1.5Million drug raid Gardai in Cork catch 2 people in the middle of a drug deal and take over €13000 of cocaine and cannabis from them. A court in Louth sentences a Vietnamese man to 2 years in prison for €300000 of cannabis plants In Dundalk gardai find €23000 of cannabis plants. That is all for todays 420 news If you want to support the efforts for cannabis legalisation in Ireland you can make a donation to help me establish a cannabis activist hub for Cork city where activists can meet, socialise, and organise. www.patreon.com/martinsworld or Bitcoin donations can be made through a button on the homepage of www.Martinsworld.ie

In this episode of Martins World I headed down to Youghal to interview Jim Weathers the owner of Puff N Stuff. Id like to thanks Jim for taking the time to do the interview with me and also to https://www.deeganmedia.ie/ who helped out in a major way with his camera skills. Video available on youtube https://youtu.be/U5wD0Wxp_HY Jim was one of if not the first person to begin selling CBD Flowers in Ireland. In early 2019 Jim's store was raided by gardai because they caught someone with the flower and they were told it was bought there. 0:30 Introduction and why Jim moved to Ireland 3:00 How did Puff N Stuff come into being? 5:10 How did you become the first seller of CBD flowers in Ireland 14:10 Was it just your store that was raided or did they raid your house too? 18:58 What was effect did this have on your business? 23:50 Have gardai been harassing ye or monitoring ye since the raid? 29:40 What do you expect to happen with your case when it gets to court? 45:18 Do you believe the current government have it in them to legalise Cannabis? 51:25 If Cannabis was made legal tomorrow would Puff N Stuff remain a smoke supply store or would you start to sell Cannabis again? 54:20 Comments by Emer Higgins on edibles & kids in the Dail 1:03:40 People buying CBD bud and selling it as THC bud 1:04:45 Going forward will you remain active fighting this case and campaigning for policy change? 1:06:40 We talk about Plantacion420 in Mexico a cannabis activist hub that's also a cannabis garden. 1:13:38 New Zealand's non binding cannabis legalisation vote. 1:17:00 We talk about Stephen Donnelly Ireland current health Minister. 1:18:50 We talk about Frank Feighan the guy in charge of Irelands national drug strategy. 1:21:20 Drug Driving discrimination of cannabis consumers. 1:24:20 CBD products with zero CBD not recalled by FSAI 1:29:00 The medicinal Cannabis access program and its real reason for being. 1:30:30 Closing comments Thanks again to Jim for his time and also to Deegan Media for doing the camera work.

420 News Monday 5-10-20 In France 80 MPs sign an open letter against cannabis legalisation. In Germany they expect to import over 28Tonnes of medicinal cannabis this year. Uruguay export the worlds largest ever legal, high THC cannabis export to Portugal but the importer remains a mystery. Then in Mexico Cannabis activists have created a community garden filled with cannabis plants next to the Senate buildings. Ireland then where our Gardai seized over €4Million from the crime gang known as "The Family". The Kinehans also make the news after its emerged they paid off Spanish police officers. Enjoy If you would like to support the development of the Cork Cannabis Activist hub the patreon is www.patreon.com/martinsworld For BitCoin donations follow this link https://checkout.opennode.com/p/597e0e1d-ede6-47be-8d83-854c4237b06e Thanks for all your support.

Todays 420 News Spanish authorities seize 30 tonnes of hash Spanish government say there is not enough evidence to support medicinal cannabis. In Mexico government will vote on a cannabis legalisation bill for December. In California our friends @Foxworthy Farms had an unfortunate encounter with the wildfires in their area and as a result have lost their house. In Malaysia a man is sentenced to death for 208g of cannabis. Then in New Zealand dr's a speaking out against the medical associations position on the upcoming cannabis legalisation vote. In the Uk a cannabis dealer was bust by a drug dog at a train station, a pensioner gets caught with £2000 of cannabis and the eight most wanted man in the UK is a cannabis dealer. Finishing up then with a small report on the Irish cannabis scene. Dont forget too that you can help support the setting up of a cannabis activist hub in Cork city by checking out martinsworld.ie and donating some bitcoin or you could sign up to the www.patreon.com/martinsworld . Enjoy and have a nice weekend :)

Today's 420 News Rock county opt to fine people $1 for possessing up to 1 oz of cannabis Fires effecting cannabis harvests in the Emerald triangle region of California Thieves in France rob hemp and get caught In the UK a cannabis grower is caught with 6 plants and said he only done it cause he couldn't get any from his normal dealer over the virus. More raids then from Ireland and I also share a little personal story of my own in the end. Enjoy

Todays 420 News. Edibles market to be worth almost 12 Billion dollars by 2027 3 more US states to vote on Cannabis legalisation Playboy joins the cannabis legalisation fight in the US Australia has GW pharmaceuticals CBD mediicne "Epidolex" approved for use. In Cork €40000 Cannabis herb siezed. In Laois a 29 year old student faces court for 5 grams of cannabis and finally in Spancilhill €100000 of cocaine found with 2 cannabis plants. I also make an announcement in the final 2 minutes of some new plans going forward for the cannabis community in Cork. Video also available on youtube https://youtu.be/sOXSWX-ZHXY

In this episode of the Martins World Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Clark French the founder of the UPA. We get to talk about why and when Clark started campaigning for medicinal Cannabis , some of his most memorable moments campaigning and some of whats to come in the UK regarding medicinal cannabis, including the "Cancard". "Clark French is an MS patient who treats his symptoms with cannabis. Clark has replaced all pharmaceutical drugs saving the NHS up to £30,000 a year. Founder of the United Patients Alliance, Clark campaigns tirelessly for access to cannabis as a medicine. The United Patients alliance seeks to advance legal access to cannabis therapeutics in the UK. The United Patients Alliance was founded to represent the interests of these patients and to call attention to the injustice of prosecuting individuals for treating their chronic conditions with cannabis. Some of the most vulnerable members of our society face up to fourteen years in prison for consuming a medicine that is legal across North America and Europe"

In this episode of Martins World I interview John O Regan who is up in court on the 22nd of September on charges for growing, possessing and selling Cannabis. If convicted and sent to prison for this he has vowed to begin a hunger strike until he is released. John has also tried to get a political party set up here in Ireland called "Ireland's Cannabis Party" ( https://www.facebook.com/wecareaboutireland )

In this episode I open with a quick piece about the recently cancelled protest for Cannabis legalisation in Dublin, Ireland. After this I then get stuck into the RSA and the "There's no hiding drug driving" campaign. I cover cannabis metabolism , how long it stays in your system, possible ways of avoiding a positive test for cannabis and the discrimination that allows a consumer to be punished even if they're not impaired to drive.